Browsing: Aston Villa

1) Rooney’s struggles How long do we tow the usual early season line that the Englishman is a traditionally sluggish starter every season? The captain was woeful at Villa Park, lacking sharpness, poise, spark, and resembling generally anything other than…

Barclays Premier League Aston Villa vs. Manchester United Venue: Villa Park Date: Friday, 14 August 2015 Kick-off: 19:45 BST Manchester United made it two wins out of two in the Barclays Premier League with a 1-0 away win over Aston…

With Manchester United facing Aston Villa at Villa Park on Friday, we posed several questions to members of the Heroes & Villains forum. Streford End Arising: What are your thoughts on Friday’s game? TheMalandro: Hate the fixture. Still bitter about…

By Matthew Jones 1) Ander Herrera Just what Louis van Gaal’s plan has been with the Spanish midfielder this season has been puzzling. He started the season brightly, scoring goals against Queens Park Rangers and Leicester City, before a collection…

By Matthew Jones 1) Happy hunting ground So the six game winning streak went out the window with Saturday’s 1-1 draw, but it’s now seven games unbeaten for Louis van Gaal’s red and white army. United might not be playing…

By David Gee. (@DavidGee26) The sun was out at Old Trafford and for subscribers to pathetic fallacy the result and the mood matched the weather in the end. In truth, the final score probably flattered what was, for the most…

By Piers Barber 1. Januzaj’s a bit special Manchester United have always admirably championed youth, and on Sunday, with the exception of Antonio Valencia and Patrice Evra, each of United’s starting XI had been brought to the club before their…

By Chris Mortlock 1. Not 19 Forever 34 games played, 27 wins, 78 goals scored. Not bad considering this is apparently one of Sir Alex’s weaker sides, eh? Rightly or wrongly, many have criticised United this season, mainly due to…